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NearGroup aims to connect Filipinos from all over the globe

The internet has changed the way people communicate with each other. Nowadays, there is no reason not to talk or to see your loved one even once in a day, no matter the distance, no matter the time.

I remember 30 years ago, Filipinos basic means of communicating is through letters that are sent in the mail. If the message is urgent, they would look for a telegram. Telephones are too few during those days. During the millennium, the way people communicate drastically change because of the introduction of the internet and the existence of mobile phones. There comes email and mobile communication which make it a lot easier for people to check on their loved ones, anytime and anywhere.

Nowadays, communication has been given a new face through several types of apps where you can't just call but you can also video call. The communication today is real-time and clearer because of the apps that has been introduced via the internet. This also leads to another innovation called Neargroup.

NearGroup is a Social Chatbot which runs on Facebook Messenger. It currently has over 700k users from the Philippines and growing. If you are not yet familiar, let this simple overview show you something about the app.

How to start using NearGroup?
1. From the FB Messenger app, search "NearGroup" the App Page. Once it appeared just click.

2. Click "Get Started" to be redirected to the next steps.

3. Input some information and preferences for chatting.

4. Last step would be pinning your location, but worry not, they are not sharing where you are. After that, the app will automatically search for topics near your place and then you can start joining a chatroom or create one.

The app can filter who you want to chat with and the location of the people you want to chat with. With that, we can always communicate with likeminded people around us. Now FB Messenger is a lot more exciting because Neargroup easily connects Filipinos from around the world through the app.

Let's get to know more better our "kababayans." Let's communicate with them through NearGroup and let's start building better bonds of friendship...